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Embedded & Connectivity Expert

Evry-Courcouronnes, France Electronic Engineering
Evry-Courcouronnes, France Electronic Engineering

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About me

Embedded systems specialist with 20+ years delivering real‑time, resource‑constrained devices and connectivity. RTOS/DSP, baseband/L1, and LTE/5G integration. UWB algorithms, connected‑vehicle access, and edge‑to‑cloud architecture. V‑cycle delivery through certification and mass production.

4G (Telecommunication)LTE (Telecommunication)User Experience (UX)AlgorithmsAlgorithm DesignAnchoringComponent-Based Software EngineeringArchitectureAutomotive IndustryBasebandTelecommunicationsBusiness Process ImprovementCost ReductionEmbedded SystemsSemiconductorFirmwareGeneral Packet Radio ServiceGlobal System for Mobile CommunicationsMachine LearningProduct LifecycleProgram ManagementTelemetryReal-Time Operating SystemsSensor FusionSystems ArchitectureWiMAXLifecycle ManagementData ScienceTabletsCost OptimisationInternet of Things (IoT)Low LatencySafety PrinciplesManaging SuppliersData PipelineGNSS
Technical domains
  1. Embedded systems, IoT, and device‑to‑cloud integration across automotive, telecom, and industrial edge; safety, security, and OTA lifecycle management.​
  2. Real‑time systems: RTOS/DSP design, optimization, validation; performance, memory/CPU, and power optimization on resource‑constrained devices.​
  3. Connectivity and positioning: UWB localization; LTE/4G, NB‑IoT, 5G productization from chipset → module → device; GNSS integration and precise ranging/anchoring.​
Architecture and delivery
  1. System architecture and V‑cycle engineering from requirements and RFQ/RFI through validation, certification, and mass production; CE/FCC awareness.
  2. Platformization, design‑to‑cost, BOM optimization, and certification readiness; reusable assets and feature modularization for multi‑OEM programs.​
  3. Edge‑to‑cloud architectures: data pipelines, algorithm design, and ML in production; telemetry/observability and OTA/CI‑CD for fleets at scale.​
Product and program leadership
  1. End‑to‑end product lifecycle ownership: roadmaps, requirements, stakeholder alignment, and cross‑functional leadership across hardware, firmware, RF, and cloud.
  2. Multi‑continent program management; carrier/regulatory certification (PTCRB, GCF) for broadband and IoT; operator acceptance and field trials.​
  3. Partner and supplier management: cost optimization; market‑driven positioning for chipsets, modules, and devices; make‑vs‑buy and tech scouting.​
Tools and technologies
  1. C/C++, Python; Zephyr, FreeRTOS; Yocto, Buildroot; CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C; HAL/driver development; board bring‑up; baseband/L1 scheduling; LTE/5G/WiMAX modem/platform integration.
  2. UWB algorithms and connected vehicle access platforms; radar‑assisted anchoring, life‑presence detection, kick sensing; sensor fusion.​
  3. Data science and ML: algorithm maturation to production and process optimization; advanced data science certification (Mines Paris); edge inference.​
Industry experience
  1. Automotive: led Connected Car Access Platform at Valeo CDA; 25‑person cross‑site team; 50% component reuse; deployments to EU and CN OEMs.
  2. Telecommunications: Sequans 5G product manager; requirements, roadmaps, certifications adopted by major operators; CPE/router/tablet portfolios.​
  3. Semiconductors: DSP and L1 engineering at Texas Instruments and Sequans for GSM/GPRS/EDGE, LTE 4G, and WiMAX; silicon bring‑up to carrier certification.​
Signature outcomes
  1. Standardized UWB localization adopted by multiple OEMs; next‑gen anchor with 20% product cost reduction and improved UX/reliability.
  2. Orchestrated concept‑to‑mass‑production programs for routers, tablets, CPE, and automotive access systems with reusable platform assets and faster time‑to‑market.​

Languages

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Project history

CEO & Cofounder

Edge Pulsar
Leading a technology consulting and expertise firm focused on innovative solutions in IoT, automotive, and edge computing. Driving strategic vision, product development, and business growth while leveraging extensive experience in embedded systems and connected technologies to deliver next-generation solutions.

Connected Car Platform Manager

Valeo CDA
Led the Access Control Platform within the Connected Car Product Line, taking full ownership of platform strategy, technical roadmap, and delivery across multiple engineering disciplines. Collaborated closely with business development on product marketing initiatives while ensuring technical and economic competitiveness through rigorous design-to-cost analysis and comprehensive benchmarking activities.

5G Product Manager

Sequans Communications
Managed the complete 5G product line covering chipsets, modules, and software within the Broadband Business Unit. Collaborated extensively with business development on comprehensive product positioning including market sizing, competitive analysis, and strategic product positioning. Built detailed hardware and software roadmaps considering critical inputs from operators, competitors, customers, and test equipment vendors.

Senior Program Manager

Sequans Communications
Managed Cat4, Cat1, and NB-IoT Sequans LTE programs covering chipset, modules, and software releases. Owned consolidated program schedules, cost management, and quality assurance from project kick-off through technical acceptance. Drove program definition and execution with all stakeholders including R&D, business units, operations, and finance teams while managing carrier and regulatory certification processes.

Senior Application Engineer

Sequans Communications
Managed customer projects, providing technical support and integrating complex system features.

DSP Engineering Roles

Sequans Communications
Developed DSP algorithms and baseband schedulers for LTE 4G & WiMAX physical layers at Sequans and Texas Instruments.

Layer 1 Software System Engineer

Texas Instruments
Enhanced and maintained L1-DSP software for GSM/GPRS/EDGE baseband, including algorithm development and memory optimization.

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